Col's Construction Blog
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Col's Construction Blog

Hello! Welcome to my blog. My name is Col. I live in Perth and I have a passion for construction. I am pretty useless when it comes to construction work so I tend to leave it to the experts. However, I find that there is nothing more pleasing than seeing a team of construction workers complete a job. Over the years, I have hired many different types of construction worker and they have all taken the time to chat with me. During these conversations, I have learnt so pretty interesting things which I will be exploring on this blog. Enjoy!

Col's Construction Blog

  • Three Reasons Never To Skip A Building Inspection Before Property Purchase

    30 March 2021

    The process of acquiring property is not just time-intensive, but it can also quite financially involving too. Thus, most potential homeowners will try their best to minimise their costs in an attempt to stay within their allocated budget. Nonetheless, a significant mistake that some individuals make is skimping over some critical steps under the assumption that they will not have a long-term effect on the property they are purchasing. But one step that should never be overlooked is a building inspection.

  • Are You Thinking About Underpinning Your House Foundation? How to Choose a Method

    30 March 2021

    The state of a building's foundation is what determines how strong it stands against the test of time. If the foundation is healthy, the house will remain strong for decades. On the other hand, if the foundation is weak, structural problems such as cracks, sagging doors and windows, sagging floors and ultimately building collapse might follow. It is, therefore, crucial to ensure that you constantly check for signs of foundation problems, and if any problems arise, you get a solution such as underpinning to strengthen the foundation.

  • Should You Hire a Land Surveyor? 3 Reasons Why You Might Need One

    29 December 2020

    Understanding your boundaries is very important in real estate. Sadly, not many homeowners know the exact bounds of their property. After a complication comes up, people start looking for professional land surveyors to resolve the dispute.  The best time to understand your land's actual boundary is before complications arise. When you survey beforehand, you can best plan how to utilize the land, avoid legal issues and stay within what the zoning laws allow.

  • Are You Looking For a Way To Dispose of Waste Water From Your Home? 3 Ways in Which a Waste Water Management System Will Help

    29 December 2020

    One of the biggest challenges that homeowners have to deal with when constructing their home is getting an efficient waste disposal system. Water from the kitchen, the bathroom, and sinks is commonly classified as greywater. You cannot release it to the environment because it will lead to contamination and possible poisoning.  If you are not connected to the municipal sewer line, it might be tough to figure out how to handle your home's wastewater.

  • Why Your Business Requires a Building Consultancy Service

    20 November 2020

    Owning and maintaining a commercial building can be a daunting task for any business owner or manager, especially if this kind of management isn't in line with their area of expertise. If you own or manage a business, a building consultant can help you avoid unforeseen problems and costs in the future by giving expert advice on how to manage your commercial building. Below are some of the tasks that a good consultant can help you with.